Lola's

“Absolutely LOVED dining at Lola's. The staff were so kind and friendly and helpful. We ordered the naan to start (ate so fast we forgot to take a photo!) and the low country boil and crispy chicken thighs- both were absolutely incredible and the flavor combinations were delicious. Ended the meal with brown butter miso chocolate chip cookie, which was paired with oolong milk shots- 10000/10. Definitely will need to come back and try more dishes on the menu.”

“Highly recommend sitting at the kitchen counter, I loved being able to watch the chefs do their thing. The gumbo oysters were so flavorful and the rice cake grits were so interesting. Overall punchy flavors and really well cooked fish, but hats off to the team for going above and beyond. They heard us debating between what we got and the low country boil, and they surprised us with a mini version of the low country boil to try! It was delicious and I was delighted”

“I’ve been to Lola’s three times now and it’s consistently great. We sat at the kitchen counter, which made the experience even better getting to watch everything come together. Drinks were super refreshing, especially the Yuzu Aviation and Lola’s Martini. Food-wise, everything hit: the housemade naan with carrot yogurt, crispy chicken thighs, and pork dumplings were all standouts. Desserts were just as good (don’t skip the chocolate pudding cake or the miso chocolate chip cookie). Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely one of those spots I’ll keep coming back to.”

“I could write a book about how much we enjoyed our dinner at Lola's for my 30th birthday... it was pure excellence, dedication and hospitality all wrapped up in one fabulous meal! And what a unique concept too -- Filipino and Southern flavors married together in the most elegant fashion with additional unexpected touches along the way. We had an early reservation at 5 before a Broadway show, so we were some of the first ones to arrive for dinner service (but the cozy space filled up within minutes and was pleasantly buzzy the whole time we were there). They seated us right away at our spot in the back at the chef's table/kitchen bar -- I cannot emphasize enough how much we enjoyed that experience... watching the team prepare each dish with so much skill and attention to detail was like watching an episode of "The Bear" (only 100 times better because it was all happening right in front of us!). The staff were absolutely phenomenal -- Suzanne, the executive chef, greeted us right when we sat down and made a point to check back in a few times, and our waiter, Ben, couldn't have been friendlier and more helpful. We started out with delicious drinks (the mocktail I ordered was superb... I can't remember the name but it had ube and was complex & refreshing) and decided to get the house-made naan as our appetizer -- and boy are we glad we did, it was a standout!!! So fun watching one of the chefs preparing each ball of dough in front of us, sliding it into the green-tiled wood-fired oven, brushing it with oil and presenting it with a dish of yogurt, carrot chutney and cilantro sauce (the quality of the ingredients was unmistakable). For our entrees, we had the short rib and shiitake dumplings (clearly hand made and stuffed with the tenderest meat filling and swimming in an umami-rich, perfectly spiced broth) and the wild striped sea bass (beautifully cooked, crispy exterior and juicy interior, served over the most unique grain, shrimp and kimchi combination and garnished with some absolutely outstanding roasted banana squash). It was one of those meals where we looked at each other after taking our last bites and were genuinely sad that it had to be over. I also want to call out the multiple ways they surprised and delighted us throughout the meal -- at one point, I mentioned how good the beet, apple & endive salad sounded, but my husband didn't want that so we decided against it, only to be surprised by the kitchen a few minutes later when one showed up on the house as a birthday treat! Then as we were wrapping up and said we had decided against dessert to allow time to get to our show, one of the staff brought over a warm chocolate chip cookie packed in a to-go bag. These small but very meaningful gestures are the things that make a restaurant go from good to great in my book, and I will forever cherish the memory of our outstanding dinner at Lola's (and recommend it to anyone and everyone I know traveling to NYC) because of it. Thank you for the best birthday dinner EVER, Lola's team!!!”

“Walked in on a sunday night and was able to get a seat at the bar without waiting. Service was great and the restaurant felt very modern and clean. Food was not bad - ordered the beet + rhubarb salad which was mainly just beats and nothing special. Got the gumbo roasted oysters (6pieces) which was just coated in a sauce that was similar to a bolognese sauce. The beef and barley tartare tasted like a salad - different textures mixed well together. Got the low country boil for mains - the seafood was fresh and cooked well. Highlight was the house made naan with the carrot masala yogurt and cilantro chutney - the naan was crispy and paired really well with the masala and chutney!!”